At a Glance
Median Income
$41,214
$22,523 per capita
Home Value
$141,100
Zillow: $179,738
Median Rent
$822/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
814/100K
5,851/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Gaffney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaffney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaffney a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaffney residents earn a median household income of $41,214 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,523. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaffney is $141,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,738. Median rent is $822/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Gaffney reports 814 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,851/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Gaffney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaffney has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,612
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,214
Per Capita$22,523
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,100
Rent$822
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$179,738
Housing Units5,523
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent814/100K
Property5,851/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault678/100K
Burglary702/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gaffney was founded in 1804.
The median home in Gaffney was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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